Politics

The Politics career track is one of the ten basic career tracks for The Sims, The Sims 2 and The Sims 3.

The Sims

Politics Career Levels
1) Campaign Worker
The salary is minuscule, but you get your feet wet in the political puddle by helping a favorite local candidate into office. The job requires long hours managing telephone teams and volunteer groups canvassing neighborhoods for votes.	0	0	0
	0	0	0
	09:00 - 18:00		0
			§220/day
2) Intern
Start out running errands for the Sim City Controller and try to work your way up to getting lunch for the mayor. Low pay, long hours. You'll need lots of charisma to advance in politics.	0	0	0
	0	0	0
	09:00 - 15:00		0
			§300/day
3) Lobbyist
A special-interest group to influence local politicians hires you. Heavy social skills and lots of friends are needed to advance in this career--you must win friends and influence people. Charisma skill is essential to progress in a political career.	0	0	2
	0	0	0
	09:00 - 15:00		0
			§360/day
4) Campaign Manager
Salary jumps, but overtime work increases. You must still maintain neighborhood relationships and domestic tranquility. You need to cultivate your "image". Practice charisma and develop that all-important spin control. Without it, your political career is sunk. But friends in the right places can sometimes be very useful.	0	0	2
	0	1	0
	09:00 - 18:00		2
			§430/day
5) City Council Member
Your first elected post, finally admitted to Sim City's inner power circle. A well-paid job to be sure. The more persuasive and creative you are in pushing your own agenda through the council, the faster you will advance in the political machine.	0	0	3
	1	1	0
	09:00 - 15:00		4
			§485/day
6) State Assemblyman / State Assemblywoman
The voters trust you enough to represent their fair city in the State Assembly. Fortunately, Sim City is the state capital, so you'll be close to home. A lot of creative thought will be needed in meeting with state officials to be sure Sim City's local interests are protected and promoted.	0	0	4
	2	1	1
	09:00 - 16:00		6
			§540/day
7) Congressman / Congresswoman
The people have spoken once again, and elected you to Congress. You'll spend your time covering your district from your local office. Networking with neighbors and making new friends to keep political support must be balanced with maintaining a contented house and family.	0	0	4
	3	3	2
	10:00 - 14:00		9
			§600/day
8) Judge
You win a position on the Sim City Central Court. Your peerless logical skill at reading human nature and deconstructing legal arguments will prompt your success and continuing rise in status. Cultivate friends in your spare hours. Watch mood indicators and keep alert--you're supposed to be clear-headed and impartial when the gavel comes down.	0	0	5
	4	4	3
	10:00 - 14:00		11
			§650/day
9) Senator
You're authoring bills and chairing important subcommittees. You appear regularly on political talk shows and your influence is being felt around the Capitol. With a little more speaking experience and a few more friends, you may attain the most coveted Sim position: Mayor of SimCity!	0	0	6
	5	6	4
	09:00 - 18:00		14
			§700/day
10) Mayor
As Mayor of Sim City, you're entitled to big bucks--you can finally afford that "house on the hill" where the town's elite citizens cluster. You are a master at the political game and it's obvious you enjoy the fame as well as the excitement of shaking up the entrenched bureaucrats. It's great to be powerful, isn't it?	0	0	9
	5	7	5
	09:00 - 15:00		17
			§750/day

The Mayor will eventually change careers and become an Intern in the Medicine career track.

The Sims 2

In The Sims 2, the career reward object is the Enterprise Office Concepts Bushmaster Tele-Prompter. It enhances a Sim's ability to improve the Charisma skill. If The Sims 2: Apartment Life is installed, Socialites are likely to work in this career.

Adult Promotion Levels

Politics Career Levels
1) Campaign Worker
The salary is minuscule, but you get your feet wet in the political puddle by helping a favorite local candidate into office. The job requires long hours managing telephone teams and volunteer groups canvassing neighborhoods for votes.	S M T W T F S	0
	09:00 - 18:00	0
		0
	§308/day	0
	No bonus
2) Intern
Start out running errands for the SimCity Controller and try to work your way up to getting lunch for the mayor. Low pay, long hours. You'll need lots of charisma to advance in politics.	S M T W T F S	0
	09:00 - 15:00	0
		0
	§420/day	0
	Bonus: §840
3) Lobbyist
A special-interest group to influence local politicians hires you. Heavy social skills and lots of friends are needed to advance in this career—you must win friends and influence people. Charisma skill is essential to progress in a political career.	S M T W T F S	0
	08:00 - 14:00	0
		0
	§504/day	0
	Bonus: §1,008
4) Campaign Manager
Salary jumps, but overtime work increases. You must still maintain neighborhood relationships and domestic tranquility. You need to cultivate your "image". Practice charisma and develop that all-important spin control. Without it, your political career is sunk. But friends in the right places can sometimes be very useful.	S M T W T F S	1
	08:00 - 17:00	1
		0
	§602/day	1
	Bonus: §1,204
5) City Council Member
Your first elected post, you've finally been admitted to SimCity's inner power circle. A well-paid job to be sure. The more persuasive and creative you are in pushing your own agenda through the council, the faster you will advance in the political machine.	S M T W T F S	2
	09:00 - 15:00	2
		2
	§679/day	2
	Bonus: §1,358
6) State Assemblyperson
The voters trust you enough to represent their fair city in the State Assembly. Fortunately, SimCity is the state capital, so you'll be close to home. A lot of creative thought will be needed in meeting with state officials to be sure SimCity's local interests are protected and promoted.	S M T W T F S	2
	09:00 - 16:00	3
		4
	§756/day	3
	Bonus: §1,512
7) Congressperson
The people have spoken once again, and elected you to Congress. You'll spend your time covering your district from your local office. Networking with neighbors and making new friends to keep political support must be balanced with maintaining a contented house and family.	S M T W T F S	3
	09:00 - 15:00	4
		6
	§840/day	5
	Bonus: §1,680
8) Judge
You win a position on the SimCity Central Court. Your peerless logical skill at reading human nature and deconstructing legal arguments will prompt your success and continuing rise in status. Cultivate friends in your spare hours. Watch mood indicators and keep alert—you're supposed to be clear-headed and impartial when the gavel comes down.	S M T W T F S	3
	10:00 - 14:00	7
		8
	§1,138/day	6
	Bonus: §2,276
9) Senator
You're authoring bills and chairing important subcommittees. You appear regularly on political talk shows and your influence is being felt around the Capitol. With a little more speaking experience and a few more friends, you may attain the most coveted Sim position: Mayor of SimCity!	S M T W T F S	5
	09:00 - 18:00	8
		9
	§1,225/day	8
	Bonus: §2,450
10) Mayor
As Mayor of SimCity, you're entitled to big bucks—you can finally afford that "house on the hill" where the town's elite citizens cluster. You are a master at the political game and it's obvious you enjoy the fame as well as the excitement of shaking up the entrenched bureaucrats. It's great to be powerful, isn't it?	S M T W T F S	7
	10:00 - 16:00	10
		10
	§1,313/day	10
	Bonus: §2,626

Teen/Elder Promotion Levels

Politics Career Levels
1) Door to Door Poller
As a door-to-door poller, you leave your ego at the "door"—modern day Sim families aren't very welcoming to strangers bearing clipboards, regardless of their occupation. They've heard it all and no longer trust that you aren't trying to sell them something or steal something from them. You've got your work cut out for you.	S M T W T F S	0
	17:00 - 21:00	0
		0
	§53/day	0
	No bonus
2) Campaign Worker
The salary is minuscule, but you get your feet wet in the political puddle by helping a favorite local candidate into office. The job requires long hours managing telephone teams and volunteer groups canvassing neighborhoods for votes.	S M T W T F S	0
	15:00 - 18:00	0
		1
	§72/day	2
	Bonus: §144
3) Intern
Start out running errands for the SimCity Controller and try to work your way up to getting lunch for the mayor. Low pay, long hours. You'll need lots of charisma to advance in politics.	S M T W T F S	1
	15:00 - 18:00	1
		1
	§112/day	4
	Bonus: §244

Adult Chance Cards

For more information on Chance Cards in The Sims 2, see Chance card.

Politics Chance Cards
1) Campaign Worker
While working on the phones at the campaign office, <Sim> receives a call from a reporter claiming to be from the SimCity Herald. The reporter says she just has a few questions about the campaign. <Sim> could go and bother the council member's personal assistant, or answer some questions himself/herself.	Get Assistant	Success: +1	85% chance
		Failure: -§65	14% chance
	Answer	Success: Promoted to Intern	14% chance
		Failure: Get Fired	85% chance
2) Intern
The controller has a stack of paperwork on his desk that <Sim> has been asked to read through and assign priority levels to the tasks. About halfway through the stack, he/she finds some speeches that the controller has been asked to edit. <Sim> has an okay eye for syntax, and he/she knows how busy the controller is, so he/she could try editing them himself/herself, or scan the speeches into his/her word processor and run the grammar check on them.	Edit	Success: +1	15% chance
		Failure: Demoted to Campaign worker	84% chance
	Grammar Check	Success: +§500	84% chance
		Failure: Get Fired	15% chance
3) Lobbyist
<Sim>'s consortium has asked him/her to meet with a member of the Senate and lobby him/her to vote against the Llama Land preservation bill. The bill will halt the construction on a major intercity highway that passes through a section of wildlife reserve. <Sim> isn't sure how he/she feels about the task. He/She could do as he's/she's told, or follow his/her conscience and secretly lobby in support of the bill.	Lobby For	Success: +§5,000 +1	85% chance
		Failure: Fined a day's pay (§504)	14% chance
	Lobby Against	Success: Promoted to Campaign Manager	14% chance
		Failure: Get Fired	85% chance
4) Campaign Manager
<Sim> and the senator he's/she's campaigning for are due at a "meet and greet" within the hour, but the senator appears to have received another delivery of Elderberry Nectar from her aunt in Old Town, and is passed out on her office couch. <Sim> could call and cancel the publicity event, or get some coffee into her and put her under the gun, groggy or not.	Cancel Event	Success: +2 +1	85% chance
		Failure: -1	14% chance
	Go As Planned	Success: +§5,000	14% chance
		Failure: Fined a day's pay (§602) -1	85% chance
5) City Council Member
The council has convened to discuss the renovation of a local park. The park is in what the mayor like to call an "underfinanced" part of the city, and though the park has some historical significance, the surrounding housing and public works are as equally in need of renovation. The pros and cons are complex, but when it comes time to vote, <Sim> has only two options.	Vote Yes	Success: +§9,568 +2	85% chance
		Failure: -2	14% chance
	Vote No	Success: +§9,568 +2	14% chance
		Failure: -2	85% chance
6) State Assemblyperson
Though State Assembly members are not up for re-election in the upcoming elections, members of Congress are, and <Sim>'s local district doesn't have many strong or seasoned candidates on the ballots yet. <Sim> is happy with his/her current position, but the step to Congressman/Congresswoman is one he'd/she'd like to make at some point. He/She doesn't have the experience that most candidates do when running for Congress, but he/she does have a good public following. Should he/she run for Congress, or take his/her publicity and back another candidate of the same party affiliation?	Run	Success: Promoted to Congressperson	15% chance
		Failure: -3	84% chance
	Lend Support	Success: +§30,000	84% chance
		Failure: Demoted to Campaign Manager	15% chance
7) Congressperson
A bill has found its way to the Congress floor that if passed would designate large sections of undeveloped waterfront as wildlife preservation area. The Canary Breeding Ground Bill would be a no-brainer for <Sim>, as the SimCity Canary is an endangered species, and its habitats has been increasing encroached upon as the City steadily expands. Yet, there is an unusual amount of pressure coming from a number of special interest groups, and if <Sim> were to vote against the bill, the lobbyists would certainly make it worth his/her while.	Vote Yes	Success: +2 +2	85% chance
		Failure: -3	14% chance
	Vote No	Success: +§40,000	14% chance
		Failure: -§10,000	85% chance
8) Judge
The next case on <Sim>'s docket is a misdemeanor shop-lifting charge, which would normally involve little more than a public defender pleading out the defendant, and <Sim> assigning a small fine and some relevant community service. But the defendant in this case is none other than the Mayor's favorite niece, her pride and joy, and the bane of store security guards everywhere. The young woman has been hauled into court more times than <Sim> can remember, but each and every time, the judge involved dismissed the charges on the basis of some technicality provided by the young kleptomaniac's high-priced legal staff. The case is cut and dry. The girl is guilty, but when it comes time for <Sim> to render his/her verdict, he/she pauses to weigh the ramifications of his decision.	Innocent	Success: +§25,000	15% chance
		Failure: Get Fired	84% chance
	Guilty	Success: +2 +2	84% chance
		Failure: Nothing happens	15% chance
9) Senator
As a member of the Joint Sub-Committee on Aquaculture, <Sim> has been asked to spearhead an investigation into the possible connection between the military's new sonar technology rig and the increasing number of beached whales around SimCity. The power-that-be have categorically denied any connection between the two events, but it takes <Sim> only a few hours to note that each documented use of the technology corresponds directly to the beaching of multiple whales, both in time and location. <Sim> prepares his/her findings and announces his/her intentions to present them to the Sub-Committee ASAP. En route to the Senate Building, he/she turns a corner and spots a black helicopter descending silently from only a few stories above him/her. With no time to think, all <Sim> can do is to run or hide.	Run	Success: Promoted to Mayor	15% chance
		Failure: Demoted to Judge	84% chance
	Hide	Success: +§45,000	84% chance
		Failure: -1 -1	15% chance
10) Mayor
Landgraab Enterprises has started a joint venture to build an international seaport that would allow the transportation of larger volumes of goods in and out of SimCity. A major principle in the business venture approaches <Sim> to buy a large tract of city-owned waterfront property for only §1 an acre. With current real estate prices as high as they are, §1 an acre is highway robbery, but the construction of an international seaport could create a lot of new jobs in SimCity. Should <Sim> accept the offer?	Yes	Success: +§30,000	15% chance
		Failure: -§10,000	84% chance
	No	Success: +§50,000	84% chance
		Failure: Get Fired	15% chance

The Sims 3

Political is one of the basic career tracks in The Sims 3. Sims can be employed from newspaper, computer, or city hall. Working in the Political career requires the Charisma skill, which indirectly requires friends in order to advance the skills as well. Additionally, Sims require to collect government funding as one of the performance factors. Sims can collect the funds by asking in person or by throwing a campaign fundraiser party.

The Political career has a special performance tone, "Propose New Course of Action." This special tone needs 16 cumulative hours to be finished. It has several possible outcomes when Sims finish proposing the course of action. There's a 10% chance that Sims will be promoted outright regardless of performance, 30% chance for +40 relationship with the boss, 40% chance for +40 relationship with the boss but -40 with coworkers, and 20% chance that the boss and coworkers will get damaged relationships by -30 and -40, respectively.

Additionally, Sims in the Political career unlock the "Give Inspirational Speech" and "Debate Politics". Sims who have reached the top of the Political career will become a celebrity.

Performance tones:

• Business as Usual
• Work Hard - Increases performance faster but adds stress
• Take It Easy - Increases fun but lowers performance
• Meet Coworkers - Meets new coworker
• Chat with Coworkers - Builds relationship with coworkers
• Run Errands for Supervisor - Builds relationship with the boss
• Sleep in Judges Chamber - Increases energy
• Propose New Course of Action - Risky action that has various outcomes

Political Career Levels
1) Podium Polisher
There's nothing glorious about being a Podium Polisher. A little wax rubbed on, a little rubbed off. The podium needs to look good for those who actually make a difference and their dramatic speeches. But, polish well enough and keep the right attitude, and there may be room within the organization for you.	§24/hour	No Bonus
	S M T W T F S	Pension: §40
	Suburb 09:00 - 15:00	Bridgeport 13:00 - 18:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood
	Charisma 0-3
2) Ballot Counter
Frequent elections require a steady cadre of reliable Ballot Counters to keep things honest and precise. You don't work for any particular party or organization... right? Keep your nose clean and do nothing more than count and report the data. Democracy is counting on you!	§31/hour	Bonus: §
	S M T W T F S	Pension: §50
	Suburb 09:00 - 15:00	Bridgeport 13:00 - 18:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood
	Charisma 1-4
3) Campaign Intern
Your diligence has been noted and you'll work the remainder of this campaign as an intern. Copies, copies, copies! Post flyers, call potential donors, fetch coffee, keep the staplers in prime condition, and most importantly, be charismatic about it. This campaign, or at least the copy machine, cannot succeed without you!	§33/hour	Bonus: §
	S M T W T F S	Pension: §60
	Suburb 09:00 - 16:00	Bridgeport 13:00 - 19:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood
	Charisma 2-6
4) Yes-Man / Yes-Woman
Hopefully you're ready to nod your head in the affirmative, because you've worked your way into the position of Yes-Man / Yes-Woman. Should the city vote on Bond 452 C? Yes! Should we elect a new police commissioner? Yes! How does this tie look? Yes! There's only one answer to give if you want to stay in your superiors' good graces.	§45/hour	Bonus: §
	S M T W T F S	Pension: §70
	Suburb 09:00 - 15:00	Bridgeport 13:00 - 18:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Charisma 3-7
	Boss
5) City Council Member
Politician at last! As the newest City Council Member, you have the unique position of affecting change on the welfare of the city. Change takes time though, and re-elections cost money. You'll need to start working your neighbors, acquaintances, and random individuals for their campaign donations. Bring your walking shoes, Councilman / Councilwoman.	§69/hour	Bonus: §
	S M T W T F S	Pension: §90
	Suburb 09:00 - 14:30	Bridgeport 13:00 - 17:30
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Charisma 4-8
	Boss	Funding
Perk: Ability to throw Campaign Fundraiser and collect funds from people.
6) Local Representative
Not satisfied to see you with your hands solely on the city, your constituents want to see you at the next level. More territory means more favor and votes needed to get anything done, and that means more campaign donations. Keep the cookie jar full, and you get to keep your job.	§91/hour	Bonus: §
	S M T W T F S	Pension: §100
	Suburb 09:00 - 14:30	Bridgeport 13:00 - 17:30
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Charisma 5-9
	Boss	Funding
7) Mayor
The legislative branch is all well and good, but the executive branch is really where the power lies. As the Mayor, you can now dictate terms to the city council you used to serve, and in the process, enact changes as you see fit. Rule with a firm fist or gentle touch, but never forget to keep your constituents happy.	§130/hour	Bonus: §
	S M T W T F S	Pension: §130
	Suburb 09:00 - 14:00	Bridgeport 13:00 - 17:30
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Charisma 6-9
	Boss	Funding
Perk: Sims use limousine as a default vehicle replacing the taxi.
8) Governor
You've been pulled up to the regional level for your brilliant political acumen and adept maneuvering. The public claims to love you, but everything can change instantly with the signing of the wrong piece of legislation. Pick your battles and be wary of political opponents, as the polls are really starting to heat up.	§160/hour	Bonus: §
	S M T W T F S	Pension: §160
	Suburb 09:00 - 14:00	Bridgeport 13:00 - 17:30
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Charisma 7-10
	Boss	Funding
9) Vice President
Second in command may not be the end goal, but riding the ticket long enough just might earn you the coveted top spot. Mere local matters are beneath you now that economic concerns pile onto your desk. Evil organizations aren't making matters any better, as the safety and protection of the citizenry is a prime directive of your boss. The public watches silently to see if you truly have what it takes.	§267/hour	Bonus: §
	S M T W T F S	Pension: §180
	Suburb 09:00 - 13:30	Bridgeport 13:00 - 17:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Charisma 8-10
	Boss	Funding
10) Leader of the Free World
Without peer, (Sim Name) is in charge. The world has voted you in as their sworn leader. Defender of truth, justice, and basic Sim rights, you—the Leader of the Free World—must work for the people more than ever. Beware of agents of evil, corruption within your government, and those not willing to serve the people above all else. This is your chance to leave your mark on the world, and it'd be a fair shame to squander it with scandal and shoddy decisions.	§423/hour	Bonus: §
	S M T W T F S	Pension: §280
	Suburb 09:00 - 13:30	Bridgeport 13:00 - 17:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Charisma 9-10
	Boss	Funding

The Sims 2 (Console)

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Politics is one of the career tracks available in The Sims 2 (console).

Level	Name	Description	Days Off	Hours	Pay	Promotional Bonus	Skills Required	Friends Required
1	Campaign Worker			9am - 6pm	§245/day		None	0
2	Intern			9am - 4pm	§310/day		Charisma: 1	0
3	Lobbyist			9am - 4pm	§350/day		Charisma: 2	0
4	Campaign Manager			9am - 4pm	§448/day		Charisma: 4	2
5	Council Member			9am - 3pm	§560/day		Charisma: 5 Logic: 2	4
6	State Assemblyman			8am - 5pm	§728/day		Charisma: 5 Logic: 3 Creative: 1	6
7	Congress Person			8am - 4pm	§924/day		Charisma: 5 Logic: 4 Creative: 3	7
8	Judge			9am - 4pm	§1,400/day		Charisma: 6 Logic: 6 Creative: 3	8
9	Junior Senator			9am - 4pm	§1,665/day		Charisma: 7 Logic: 6 Creative: 4	10
10	Senator			10am - 3pm	§2,200/day		Charisma: 10 Logic: 7 Creative: 5	12

References

The Sims (PC) Item/Career Guide by BestGuy9